Time Signature

A _____ signature is a rhythm indicator that tells us how many beats are in a measure.

What is a time signature?

• A fraction

• Tells us what kind of note gets the beat

• Tells us how many beats are in a measure

• All of the above

How many numbers make up a time signature?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The bottom number of a time signature tells us:

• What type of note gets the beat

• How many notes fit into a measure

• The rhythm of the music

The top number of the time signature tells us:

• What type of note gets the beat

• How many beats are in a measure

• The rhythm of the music

How many beats would be in each measure with this time signature?

• 3

• 4

• 6

• 8

How many beats would be in each measure with this time signature?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many beats would be in each measure with this time signature?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What type of note gets the beat in this time signature?

• Whole note

• Half note

• Quarter note

• Eighth note

What type of note gets the beat with this time signature?

• Whole note

• Half note

• Quarter note

• Eighth note